Another new addition to the Falcon coaching staff is Jesse Juarez, who had a great deal of success while competing at the community college level. After graduating from North Torrance High School, where he was an All-American at 171 pounds and finished second in the CIF Championships and seventh in the national tournament, Juarez transferred to Golden West College. As a freshman in 2000, he placed seventh at the state championships, but went on to win the 184-pound state championship in 2001 and was named the South Wrestler of the Year. While in high school, Juarez was a three-time freestyle National Team Member and was selected as a National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) All-American.

                Juarez then moved on to Montana State University-Northern, where he was a two-time NAIA All-American and won the national championship at 184 pounds in 2005. He placed fifth as a junior and concluded his collegiate career by earning Academic All-American honors.